General Motors is developing a wealth of new tech features and deploying those features across its brands alongside new design and styling language. One of the items at the nexus of these developments is GM’s new electronic shift lever, which is already in place on multiple Cadillac and Chevy models. Now, GM’s new electronic shift lever is making its way to GMC, with the 2024 GMC Acadia and GMC Sierra EV being the first GMC models to adopt the feature.
For those readers who may be unaware, most GM vehicles are now equipped with GM Electronic Precision Shift (EPRS) technology, which reconfigures the vehicle’s shifting interface into an electronic / digital setup that removes the physical / mechanical connection between the shifter and the transmission / shift linkage. The benefits over a mechanical setup are numerous, and include a reduction in noise and vibration, plus smoother, more precise, and more responsive shifting, reduced cabin clutter, and less weight due to the elimination of the shift gate and linkage.
This technology can be implemented in multiple ways, including a joystick-style shifter, a steering wheel stalk shifter, and a push-pull-style button shifter. In the 2024 GMC Acadia and GMC Sierra EV, it’s incorporated as an electronic shift lever.
The setup is just like that in a series of newly introduced or just-revealed Cadillac and Chevy models, including the:
- 2023 Cadillac Lyriq
- 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ
- 2024 Chevy Blazer EV
- 2024 Chevy Equinox EV
- 2024 Chevy Silverado EV
- 2024 Chevy Traverse
To note, GM Electronic Precision Shift tech was first available in the 2016 Cadillac CT6, followed by the 2017 Cadillac XT5 and 2017 Buick LaCrosse. As more and more features make their way to the digital realm, it’s certainly no surprise that shifting duties are part of that migration.
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For Acadia it would be better to adapt then Sierra Truck transmission shifter style (throttle stick) and keep the wiper blade control behind the right side of the steering wheel.
So keep it on the console and waste space? That is a horrible idea. Get it up on the column and free up that console for other solutions. No need to reinvent the wheel here, you use the gear selector 3 times per drive (P to R, R to D and D to P), it could be anywhere and I would give zero licks. Button, dial, stalk (the stalk is preferred and most intuitive), but any become second nature just using it a few times.
LOL, remember the days when bucket seats and a console shifter were cool until you went on a date.
That shifter should be used on all upcoming GM vehicles.
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Such an amazing car 2024 GMC acadia 👍
I drove the new Hummer two days ago, it had a toggle shifter like the XT5, Bolt and countless other GM cars. As we all know, the Hummer is a GMC therefore this post isn’t very relevant.
GM is crazy.
Real men don’t shift with buttons.
Real men wouldn’t let shift buttons have any effect on their masculinity.
I like it on the floor and use in manual shifting mode. Hold the transmission in the gear u want. How’s that work with a stalk, just won’t feel right. I don’t see the need for the space on the floor, tunnel. I understand maybe some weight saving but how much?
I prefer my transmission to be operated via a stalk in the center console and then engaged and disengaged by a pedal on the floor. It’s fun and gives me an excuse not to answer the phone, have a sandwich, do my hair or fall asleep at the wheel. It also doubles as an excellent anti-theft device.
I have a 2021 Ram 4×4 Laramie. The gear selector (dial) is on the dash down where the start button is. At first it felt awkward coming from a 2012 Silverado but the location feels good and easy to reach. For those who snow plow, it might be not the best for the constant shifting between R & D. A stalk column for plowing would be far easier since your hands and eyes do not have reach and look down. The selector on the c enter console would be better.
They need to offer third row buckets seats. I think that would be cool!
2nd row bench seats should be standard. Remember to RTFM. Pg 114 Don’t use the phone charger if you have a Pacemaker.
If you have a 2020 Acadia or similar model you need to have the Special Funnel when refuelling from a container or you can damage expensive O rings in the capless fuel spout. Page 245. GM # 13580741, Mine was missing. Try and find the Block Heater Connection. Such stupid changes.
Setting the seats is a huge challenge.
I have never driven a GM shift-by-wire, but the joystick version is similar to the cursed system on my wife’s Nissan. If you are going shift-by-wire, then just do push buttons and be done with it! Let’s see, push FORWARD for Reverse (with button pushed in), slide BACK for Drive (forward). OK. at least THAT move kind of mimics the mechanical Automatic Transmission shifter. The worst part is trying to find Neutral – especially at a car wash! And of course, if you can’t find it immediately, you panic as the rollers pop your car into the air, and then you’ll never find it.
If I had my way, it would be a manual transmission anyway – but those are going the way of the Dodo.
I have a 2022 gmc terrain with an electronic push-button shifter. I wonder what the difference is?
My 2020 Acadia Denali has the Electronic shift on the 9 speed tranny.
I don’t like it but it works well. Give me a sliding centre armrest and a Shift lever.
Too much technology on the I Panel.